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'90 Voyageur fit issues
Very nice bicycles in this thread. At 6'3" with long legs, I feel somewhat envious of those who own larger frame Voyageurs. I inherited my '90 Tange frame Voyageur from an uncle who bought it new at Bloor Cycle, a storied Toronto bike shop which no longer exists. The bike is in great shape. The Suntour indexed 7-speed drivetrain with barends works perfectly with a Sunrace cassette. The seat tube measures 23", so this frame is really small for me. I've tried for a long time to make it fit, including the build pictured here with a Nitto Albatross bar. I just can't get comfortable on it. Even my feet feel out of place on the pedals, it is very strange. I was thinking that longer reach might help, but at this point I just want a bike that fits. As a "short backer" with long legs bike fit can be a pain in the neck. My Peugeot is about 60cm or 23.5", and I think I could ride a 24" just fine, though I have fit issues with long top tubes. I'd like to sell the frame on and keep the parts for another Voyageur in my size range (or a similar 1980s Japanese tourer, though I'd prefer a Voyageur), but they are hard to find.
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I can't see your picture. I hope you can find a 25" Voyageur. My 25" 1985, built with Tenax rides great. I am sure the Tange versions do, too but if you can find a Tenax frame in your size, you will have a good one.
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the seat tube measures 21"
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Thank you! That's the only one that's been staying on recently — a matching Cannondale. It's been quite handy. I'm still looking for the matching handlebar bag and rear rack pack to complete the set. Need to find that perfect combination of price, condition, and availability. And black.
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^^^Nice looking bike^^^
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I finally ordered some Velo Orange hammered fenders, which arrived today. It took a couple of hours, but they're installed. My question is; there are great examples here — what's the trick to a consistent fender line? They're sold as 700c/27" compatible, but seem more aimed at 700c. Is that correct? Is it possible to get a clean, consistent fender line with 27" wheels, or will they always be a little bit wonky?
I used the daruma for the front fender vs. the L-bracket if that makes any difference. That's also the wonkier fender. The sun was setting as I finished up, preventing more photos. I'll upload some tomorrow for analysis. This is of the front fender while I still had light. The center portion of the fender is consistent, but it pulls away towards the ends. Is there anything I can do or is that about as good as it gets with 27" wheels? (I trimmed the stays to this position, slightly long, and flipped the R-claps after the picture was taken)
PS - New crank jawn. 175mm 26/36/48
I used the daruma for the front fender vs. the L-bracket if that makes any difference. That's also the wonkier fender. The sun was setting as I finished up, preventing more photos. I'll upload some tomorrow for analysis. This is of the front fender while I still had light. The center portion of the fender is consistent, but it pulls away towards the ends. Is there anything I can do or is that about as good as it gets with 27" wheels? (I trimmed the stays to this position, slightly long, and flipped the R-claps after the picture was taken)
PS - New crank jawn. 175mm 26/36/48
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I finally ordered some Velo Orange hammered fenders, which arrived today. It took a couple of hours, but they're installed. My question is; there are great examples here — what's the trick to a consistent fender line? They're sold as 700c/27" compatible, but seem more aimed at 700c. Is that correct? Is it possible to get a clean, consistent fender line with 27" wheels, or will they always be a little bit wonky?
I used the daruma for the front fender vs. the L-bracket if that makes any difference. That's also the wonkier fender. The sun was setting as I finished up, preventing more photos. I'll upload some tomorrow for analysis. This is of the front fender while I still had light. The center portion of the fender is consistent, but it pulls away towards the ends. Is there anything I can do or is that about as good as it gets with 27" wheels? (I trimmed the stays to this position, slightly long, and flipped the R-claps after the picture was taken)
PS - New crank jawn. 175mm 26/36/48
I used the daruma for the front fender vs. the L-bracket if that makes any difference. That's also the wonkier fender. The sun was setting as I finished up, preventing more photos. I'll upload some tomorrow for analysis. This is of the front fender while I still had light. The center portion of the fender is consistent, but it pulls away towards the ends. Is there anything I can do or is that about as good as it gets with 27" wheels? (I trimmed the stays to this position, slightly long, and flipped the R-claps after the picture was taken)
PS - New crank jawn. 175mm 26/36/48
Yes, they will not be perfect with 27” wheels compared to what you’ll get if you swap to 700s, BUT these mid-late 80’s Voyageurs have good clearance and you should be able to get damn close. As for your picture above, don’t be afraid to push down the front aggressively to bend it into shape. They’re made for this and it’s expected. Mine is attached with the L bracket, which means the fender is about 3/4 an inch further back than yours. This may or may not affect it but I doubt it.
You can see a pic of mine a few posts above but here are some better angles of the front fender. If it can be done on mine it can be done on yours.
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Rooney did you ever get the fender situation worked out?
Lots of plans for the SP in the works, especially now that the northeast is getting colder:
I'm waiting on handlebars — 46cm Noodles. The current bars have always felt too narrow. The corresponding stem arrived today (current stem is 25.4 vs. new stem 26). The handlebars will be finished off with some aero brake levers and bar-end shifters all wrapped-up in cotton tape that'll get a good shellackin' to match the Brooks. Still need some downtube cable stops. And then modify them because of the odd bosses. Brakes and derailleurs will get swapped too because at that point, why not? The brakes (Shimano M732) are at least to make a 700c conversion possible later on (spring?). I'm trying not to think about wheels too much right now, but I do like the idea of a 7- or 8-speed cassette.
I'm excited to get things changed after planning for so long. Updates to follow in the coming weeks!
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I own three Voyageurs. ‘80 chrome, ‘81 chrome and newly acquired ‘87
this is going to be my primary bike. Updated to new Tiagra 3x10, carbon bars, eco rack, tektro 539, brooks c17, mavic ksyrium elite 700 wheelset. Resto-Mod if you will. Just need to muster the courage and skill to get the cables done and then make a bar tape selection
Also drooling over the hammered fenders I see on many of your rides and may add those too!
This is my first ‘80 all chrome. It’s going to be restored to more original condition.
And this is the ‘87 I picked up today. For now going to be a parts bin build. The paint is pretty rough. Maybe a rider to take on trips when I don’t want to worry about someone stealing one of my beloved chromes
this is going to be my primary bike. Updated to new Tiagra 3x10, carbon bars, eco rack, tektro 539, brooks c17, mavic ksyrium elite 700 wheelset. Resto-Mod if you will. Just need to muster the courage and skill to get the cables done and then make a bar tape selection
Also drooling over the hammered fenders I see on many of your rides and may add those too!
This is my first ‘80 all chrome. It’s going to be restored to more original condition.
And this is the ‘87 I picked up today. For now going to be a parts bin build. The paint is pretty rough. Maybe a rider to take on trips when I don’t want to worry about someone stealing one of my beloved chromes
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justcynn Nice voyageurs! I'm not sure the 80 or 81 will fit fenders very easily, but your 87 is a prime candidate! As for the rough paint, I'd say that's perfect for a touring frame!
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justcynn Nice voyageurs! I'm not sure the 80 or 81 will fit fenders very easily, but your 87 is a prime candidate! As for the rough paint, I'd say that's perfect for a touring frame!
but the '87 does a have a ton of room! the '87 is also missing the smallest front biopace chain ring. I have a '86 21" schwinn passage that I picked for $30 so may be a donor to the '87 as needed unless my wife gets more interested in touring. playing with the old steel road bikes is a relatively new hobby, that has filled a lot of pandemic time. watch facebook marketplace, if its a good deal buy it, if its a good deal and my size, definitely buy it and possibly drive a ways to get it depending on how cool it is!
as I have learned, I have become pickier for the more desirable frames so I can sell on Ebay if need be (a real pain to ship though).
there is that one guy that beats me to half the deals too, I bought a few bikes from him and he has bought from me - we actually traded cell numbers and I make him aware of good deals when I am out of town, etc. glad to beat him to the '87 Voyageur
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ditto on Gravel King SK's, great all around tire. I run 35 front, 32 rear on a chrome voyageur (35's barely fit on the front) likely going to go with blackwall 32's GK SK's on the resto-mod voyageur build and 35's on the '87 voyageur.
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The new SSs are better than the SKs in my opinion. The 38mm would fit the 87-88 Voyageurs.
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I've removed most of the parts and am treating the whole shebang with multiple thin coats of boiled linseed oil. Slow and free but it has greatly improved the appearance and it's good rust protection. I'll post photos when I finish. Don't hold your breath - I have until spring to get it done.
edit: looks like you have the stock 40 spoke rear wheel too. Glad for mine given the loads its hauled. What a mule!
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I don’t have a Voyageur but my wife does. Not the best pics but they are the only ones that I have at the moment. Probably going to switch back to quill stem and install a new set of Pasela tires soon.
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